Happy Anniversary LCR!

Hi All-

RESCUE ME, the first book in the Last Chance Rescue series, was released on April 28, 2009. It's hard to believe it's only been a year. So much has happened during that time.

When I first started writing RESCUE ME, I had no plans to write a series and actually didn't even know about Last Chance Rescue until I started writing the book. I knew I wanted to write a story about a young girl who makes a terrible mistake in judgement and suffers horrific consequences because of that mistake. I knew she disappeared. And I knew the man who'd broken her heart would suffer an agonizing guilt and never stop looking for her.

I think the first spark of knowledge I had about Last Chance Rescue was in the third chapter of RESCUE ME. Eden bounds out of bed after her nightmare, works out till exhausted and then begins to get dressed. As she's dressing, she's thinking about her persona. And that's when I began to wonder who she's employed by and why. After what happened to her, I realized it only made sense that she work for an organization who rescues. No one was there to rescue Eden in her darkest moment and now she's determined to save others from the same fate.

When Eden arrives at the LCR office building and begins the elevator ride up to Noah's office, Last Chance Rescue was born. She described it to me; I wrote it down.

And then I met Noah McCall.

I loved Noah the instant Eden walked into his office. I knew he had secrets, was devastatingly handsome and infuriatingly arrogant. But there had to be good in him. A man doesn't create and totally devote his entire life to an organization like Last Chance Rescue without some major redeeming qualities. But I also knew he wasn't the man for Eden; Jordan still held her heart.

The more I learned about Last Chance Rescue, the more Noah intrigued me. So once Eden and Jordan's story was told and they got their happy ever after, I had to tell Noah's story. So I began to write RETURN TO ME and learned how much heart Noah McCall really did have.

And then I met Ethan Bishop and, of course, had to write RUN TO ME...

Every time I wrote an LCR book, a secondary character would appear, intriguing me to want to know more. Now, I'm in the midst of writing the 7th book in what is, so far, a 9 book series. Each hero and/or heroine in a book has been a secondary character in a previous book. I love having the opportunity to get to know my characters over a period of books. By the time I'm ready to write their story, I feel like I know them very well. Although, I'll admit that some have thrown me a curve ball from time to time. (Are you listening, Dylan?)

I love writing and I love Last Chance Rescue. However, these books would not have been possible without readers. I sincerely appreciate the letters, emails and messages I've received from readers who have enjoyed the LCR stories. They have sustained and inspired me more than anyone will ever know.

So, I thought it would be fun to chat about the Last Chance Rescue series...when did you first hear about it? Was RESCUE ME the first LCR book you read? If not, which one did you read first? Do you have a favorite couple, villain, scene or perhaps a favorite line (Jackie and Mary)?

I'll collect comments through Monday, May 3. On Tuesday, May 4, one random commenter will win a very special anniversary gift.

For anyone new to the Last Chance Rescue books, welcome to the series! All books are stand alone, so reading them in order is not necessary. And, for anyone wondering about characters and couples, here's a breakdown by title and order of release:

RESCUE ME - Eden St. Claire and Jordan Montgomery

RETURN TO ME - Noah McCall and Samara Lyons

RUN TO ME - Ethan Bishop and Shea Monroe

NO CHANCE - Gabe Maddox and Skylar James

SECOND CHANCE - Cole Mathison and Keeley Fairchild

LAST CHANCE - McKenna Sloan and Lucas Kane

SWEET REVENGE - Dylan Savage and ??????

SWEET JUSTICE - Honor Stone and ??????

SWEET REWARD - Mia Ryker and ???????

Of course, the last three haven't been written yet, so I don't want to spoil the surprises!

Thanks again to all the wonderful LCR readers! I look forward to reading your Last Chance Rescue comments!